4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. After two or three hours, reload the previously removed food into the compartment.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage
it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:
•
disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
• remove all food
•
defrost
4)
and clean the appliance and all accessories
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the
food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.
WHAT TO DO IF…
WARNING!
Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not
in this manual.
There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not op-
erate. The lamp does not
operate.
The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not connec-
ted to the mains socket correct-
ly.
Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
The appliance has no power.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.
Connect a different electrical ap-
pliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
The lamp does not work.
The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
The compressor operates
continually.
The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.
Set a higher temperature.
4) If foreseen.
What to do if…
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